Blood Drive at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System

Salinas, CA, July 1, 2014 – Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System is hosting a blood drive to help increase donations during summer months when the blood supply is typically low.

The mobile blood drive takes place Tuesday, July 8 from noon until 4pm at SVMHS, 450 East Romie Lane, Salinas. Nurses will be on hand to accept blood donations in the MRI parking lot in front of the hospital. Free valet parking is also available in the parking structure.

Donors giving the gift of life will receive a certificate for a free pint of Baskin Robbins Ice Cream. In addition to the Pint for Pint summer blood donation program, donors have the opportunity to receive reward points for other great gifts.

All blood types and all donation types are encouraged. Online registration is required to participate in the July 8 mobile blood drive. Please visit the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System website at www.svmh.com and click on the give blood link to register. Any questions, call SVMHS Health Promotions at 831-759-1890.